Louisburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,034 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$75,556 Median Income $37,377 per capita
$257,600 Home Value $408,584 Zillow
$1,446 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
191 Violent Crime/100K 535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,556 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $1,446/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisburg, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,556
1% above
$37,377 per capita
Home Value
$257,600
9% below
Zillow: $408,584
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
24% above
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
50% below
535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Louisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Louisburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
91%
Rent
124%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisburg residents earn a median household income of $75,556 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,377. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 966 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Louisburg is $257,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,584. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Louisburg reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 535/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in Louisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,034
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,556
Per Capita$37,377
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031

Housing

A+
Home Value$257,600
Rent$1,446
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$408,584
Housing Units2,201
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent191/100K
Property535/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation1,084 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Louisburg was founded in 1867.
The median home in Louisburg was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.